The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec (10 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 24,000

€ 27,000

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec is 29.7 cm longer, 6.5 cm narrower and 2.7 cm taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1515
1760
2044
1488
1825
2021
1760 mm
Width
1825 mm
2044 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1515 mm
Height
1488 mm
2635
4585
2524
4288
4585 mm
Length
4288 mm
2635 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1540 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg

Weight Difference:
95 kg
6.17 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
CY0
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
148 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
300 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
300 NM
340 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
140 m
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.76 kg/bhp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
10.41 kg/bhp
9.76 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
55 mpg
60 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
45 mpg
city
50 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
719 mi
Range
727 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
719 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
104.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
96.7 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
104.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
137 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
430 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
288 L
Boot Capacity
310 L







1349 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L